Averi Lowen ran a 9:45.40 for two miles at the Creekview Distance Showcase in Canton, Georgia, becoming the first Georgia girl to break 10 minutes and moving to U.S. No. 1 this season.
The performance included a 9:41.95 3200 meter split.
Lowen won the race by nearly 90 seconds, with the next finisher at 11:10.02, separating immediately from the field in an impressive solo effort.
She entered the race as the state record holder and improved her own mark by 25 seconds, extending her hold on the Georgia all-time list to a 31-second margin.
The result continues a steady progression over the past year, where Lowen ran 10:10.33 and 10:16.79 in 2025 before dropping to 9:52.57 for two miles indoors earlier this year.
The performance moves her to No. 3 all-time nationally in both the 3200m and two mile, trailing only Allie Zealand and Jane Hedengren on the all-time lists.
Averi Lowen ran a 9:45.40 for two miles at the Creekview Distance Showcase in Canton, Georgia, becoming the first Georgia girl to break 10 minutes and moving to U.S. No. 1 this season.
The performance included a 9:41.95 3200 meter split.
Lowen won the race by nearly 90 seconds, with the next finisher at 11:10.02, separating immediately from the field in an impressive solo effort.
